Molinia caerulea 'Variegata'
Variegated Moor Grass
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9
Foliage is green with creamy yellow variegation and an autumn color of golden.
Airy panicles are purple, changing to brown on golden-tan stems.
Height
12-18 Inches
Spread
12-18 Inches
Color
Mixed
Bloom Time
July-September
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
This warm season grass can be used in light shade!
When to Divide
spring
Good Companions
Monkshood (Aconitum fischeri), Chinese False Spirea (Astilbe chinensis), Variegated Japanese Sedge (Carex morrowii), White Snakeroot (Eupatorium rugosum), Helen's Flower (Helenium ), Rose Mallow (Hibiscus ), Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia ), Bee Balm (Monarda didyma), Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana), Columbine Meadow Rue (Thalictrum aquilegifolium), Globe flower (Trollius europaeus), Violet Pinwheels Phlox (Phlox ), Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale)Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Containers |
| • | Dried Flowers |
| • | Cut Flowers |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Exposure
| • | Partial Shade |
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Green & Yellow |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
| • | Winter |
| • | Fall |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Winter |
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Rich |
| • | Moist |
